Specializing in Flat Roof Repairs

Those who think flat roofs are actually flat should know there is at least a ten percent slope. This facilitates draining rain and snow. Flat roofs continue to be a popular choice for homeowners as they provide a timelessness factor to new home construction while still looking modern and sleek. Many homeowners also use them as living roofs for common spaces.

Part of roof maintenance is checking for loose shingles or ruptured flashing. Although emergency roof repair is easier on a flat roof, there are new materials for flat roofs about which homeowners should know. They are durable and last longer, are energy efficient, and give sloped roofs a run for their money.

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All three types of flat roof cost relatively the same amount per square feet. Offering a ten to twenty year warranty, they last for upwards of 25 years. These facts are dependent on the weather conditions of the region as well as the size of the structure.

Built-Up Roof

This roof consists of layers of a waterproof material (in the past it was tar paper) tar, and ballast such as crushed stones or sand. One thing to note about this material is that it is heavy. Due to this, the struts need strengthening so that is something our team will ensure we take care of for your roof repair or roof replacement.

One pro of this kind of flat roof is that it's fire-proof. One con is that the stones and sand clog gutters. Today's roofing companies use energy-efficient fiberglass membranes instead of old-fashioned tar paper.

Single-PlyWith this type of flat roof, one layer of roofing stands between the homeowner and the weather. Today's materials, however, are tough enough for the job. These are PVC membranes, TPO or Thermoplastic Olefin membranes, and Ethylene Propylene Diene Monomer or EPDM membranes. Roofing contractors recommend using membranes at least 50 mil thick. Most ten foot wide membranes are around 90 mil thick, however. PVC is considered the best roofing membrane due to its uniform thickness. TPO has no oversight to keep its thickness or worthiness reliable. ​

Peel-And-StickThis is a single-ply roofing material on a roll. Some require the adhesive to be heated as it's rolled out. Called Torch Down system, this is not recommended if homeowners want to live in the house. It's not fireproofed. Newer peel-and-stick products are fireproof and easier to apply. They're also easier to facilitate flat roof repair. One of their pros is the mineral coating reflects the sun's rays, so it's more energy efficient. It's medium-priced. One con is that it's a fire hazard. ​